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Originally Posted by cmccuist
If the engine exploded shortly after take off, then what altitude were they at?
How long does it take to get to where you could suck a passenger through that window?
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In addition to the static pressure delta, we have airspeed to contend with. All of that air rushing by outside creates a pretty good low pressure zone around the airplane all on its own. Imagine if you rolled the window down on your car at 300-400 mph, or whatever they had achieved by then.